20 Weeks Lactating: The Demand and Supply Principle

Trusting Your Body’s Process

Milk production works on a simple principle: demand equals supply. Frequent nursing or pumping sends signals to your body to produce what your baby needs. Trust the process; your body is highly attuned to your baby’s demands.

By now, your breasts might feel less full overall, but this doesn’t mean you’re producing less milk. It’s a sign of regulation, where supply perfectly matches demand.

Tips for You This Week
  • Don’t stress about feeling “empty”—your body produces milk during feeds, not just between them.
  • Continue feeding on demand to maintain or increase supply as needed.
  • Appreciate the science behind breastfeeding—it’s a marvel of biology!
Fun Facts:

Human milk can be used to treat cradle cap in babies.

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